Where to eat in Gijón

Tierra Astur has finally reached Gijón, located in front of the popular Poniente Beach, and in the basement of one of the most characteristic buildings in Gijon due to its ship appearance outside. Following the line of its older

Just a couple of blocks from the centre of Gijón, this cider house gives you the option to sit on the terrace, to have pintxos at the bar, or to eat in the restaurant. The latter was our choice and it was a success. We ordered tapas

The Requexu is a restaurant that has been here in Cimadevilla for several years, always maintaining good quality food. They have a variety of salads, but the best things on offer here are the meat dishes and tapas, with some

Sidreria El Globo is one of my favorite spots in Gijon. It's located in downtown on a street that runs parallel to the San Lorenzo promenade, close to the main square and Cimadevilla. It's always full of people, so it's better to book

This area has become very fashionable lately. It's an ideal place to have a glass of wine before dinner or before going out for the night. There are some really affordable places to have a bite to eat and a glass of wine for only 2

The Candasu restaurant is located in the area of Nuevo Gijon, on the outskirts of the city, very close to the Corte Ingles department store. It has three distinct areas: the indoor dining room, the outdoor terrace, and the ground

I've only gone once (by recommendation) and I was impressed with the dinner. The seafood is of the highest quality and is very well prepared. The price is a little expensive, but it is what it is - if you want quality you have to pay.

On my last visit to the city of Gijón we approach La Competition to see if their pizzas were just as good or similar to those that we love in Leon, and I can not complain because they were scrumptious. The pizzeria is in the middle

Gepetto is definitely a good place to eat pizza in Gijon. I've been coming to this restaurant for years, and although the quality has lowered at times, it's generally remained more or less the same. The locals are very nice, and the

It's a lovely place with home cooking. Good ingredients and well cooked. The service is excellent, quick and lively. I'd recommend it for people looking for a nice, typical Asturian meal. It's also very good value for money. Midday

It's next to my son's daycare, so I have eaten there several times while I waited for him. It's highly recommended. The prices are affordable and there are very nice deals. I can never remember the names of Mexican food, but I always

One of the most typical, traditional and emblematic places in Gijón to go out for a few ciders and a taps is called "Cuesta del Cholo". It's in a typical sailor/fishermen area, at the end of the marina, and is so named because it is a

The Big Joe Café is a restaurant specializing in American food, with burgers, onion rings, coca-cola, etc ... very much like the Hard Rock Cafe, but with some local dishes too. The decor has a rock theme, with guitars and photographs

The Casa Trabanco is one of many homemade cider houses that abound in Gijón. It's kind of far from the village, but it offers a relaxed and friendly environment with two spaces: a very cheerful and lively restaurant-bar at the top

We were part of two couples who went to this cider house last week and ordered the grilled meat. We were told there was a special of 4 for 2 for only 45 euros, so we ordered a huge plate of corned pasote, which was delicious and the

We arrived at Casa Gerardo with very high expectations. This restaurant has a great reputation and we were going to try a special menu so the bar was raised to the maximum level ... well, we can say that we weren't disappointed with

Taking advantage of one of the few really hot days in Gijon, what could be better than enjoying a refreshing drink overlooking the sea? Walking along the Paseo del Litoral de San Lorenzo, you'll find the Cafe Bar Nautical with a

We love going to Caldeira, because it has the best octopus in Gijon and the best steak with mushrooms in the world! The biggest problem is finding it - if you don't know Gijon's roads very well, you're better off asking a local for

Ambigu, which stands facing the San Lorenzo beach in Gijon, is the ideal place to enjoy a casual meal while gazing out from the lovely terrace at the beautiful sea view. Their menu is a mixture of international cuisine - American,

During one of my many visits to the Asturian city of Gijon, we decided to go out to dinner late, without having booked anything. Finding space for seven people on a Saturday night at the last minute isn't an easy task, and after a lot

The La Casona de Jovellanos restaurant has an unbeatable location right at the beginning of the old town known as Cimadevilla, specifically in the famous Square of Jovellanos, right next to the Museum of Jovellanos. The restaurant is

The Lavaderu is located in the famous Plaza del Periodista Arturo Arias, in the heart of Cimadevilla, the neighbourhood known as the kingdom of cider. The Lavaderu is one of the best-known restaurants, right at the end of the plaza.

La Taberna Gigia opened a few months ago in the neighbourhood of Cimadevilla Folixa. In this tavern you can enjoy traditional Asturian dishes, like beef tenderloin, goat's cheese, custard pie and chocolate cakes. What sets the

This is the kind of restaurant that only locals know about. It's nowhere near any other restaurants, in a street near the bus station. Luckily, we had booked ahead, because it was full of people. It's not very large, and offers

This is a popular, typical Asturian spot. The first thing that struck me was that, despite us going on a weekday, it was buzzing with people (if we'd arrived ten minutes later, we wouldn't have found a table). The setting is great -